Roman Catholic Diocese of Crateús
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Fortaleza |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 21,817 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
367,017 (2006) 336,317 (91.6%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Senhor do Bonfim |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Jacinto Furtado de Brito Sobrinho |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Crateús {Latin: Crateopolitan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Crateús in the Ecclesiastical province of Fortaleza in Brazil.
[edit] History
- September 28, 1963: Established as Diocese of Crateús from the Diocese of Iguatu and Diocese of Sobral
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Crateús (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jacinto Furtado de Brito Sobrinho (1998.02.18 – present)
- Bishop Antônio Batista Fragoso (1964.04.28 – 1998.02.18)
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